Munitions Empire

Inside the Crystal Palace, the products on display were truly a feast for the eyes. You might think it was a booth selling carpets, but upon closer inspection, you realized it was a sales booth for automatic carpet weaving machinery.

Here, one could buy not only watches but also many things that one normally wouldn't even dare to dream of. As long as you had money, you could easily spend it all here, not a penny spared.

After sending away the crowd of onlookers, a Gobur sales representative sat down on a stool with a thud and complained to his supervisor, "It seems we really need to set up service stations in various regions to increase our competitiveness."

Without service stations set up in Brunas, a car breakdown would mean nowhere to repair it, which was an unavoidable issue for consumers.

So, although Gobur cars were a good value for money and had some pretty good design features, they still managed to sell only a few cars by the end of the morning.

The few who did buy Gobur cars were quite interesting. One was the secretary of Harry from the Great Tang Group, whose purpose in buying the car was to collect the first mass-produced model by Shireck, as per Tang Mo's plans.

Another was a delegate from the Ice Cold Kingdom who bought a Shireck car, perhaps to study their competitor.

Also, there was someone who bought because the price was cheap enough, and the Shireck salesperson assured him that after the discount, the price would only be 50 Gold Coins, almost a tenth cheaper, and he was promised free future repairs...

"I've inquired, and that's exactly the model that the Great Tang Group uses. Wherever they want to sell cars, they always open a repair factory first... they're very thorough," said the thirsty salesperson, grabbing a cup and guzzling water greedily.

Another team leader also felt it was getting hotter: "Exactly... or at least, cooperate with the Great Tang Group's people, let them help us repair our cars... after all, it's all their technology, and the vehicle structure is also similar."

The exhibition hall filled with glass was crowded, not to mention it was nearing noon—there was no air conditioning in this era, so the rising indoor temperature was inevitable.

All Tang Mo could do was to design with more windows and open them at this time to improve the ventilation in the venue.

Additionally, huge ceiling fans were used to increase air circulation—the propellers were no secret now, as the shipbuilding division of the Great Tang Group had already displayed a huge ship model in the most prominent position of the exhibition hall.

"Only if we improve our maintenance and after-sales capabilities, will we be able to sell our cars..." the sales staff easily summarized the trick to selling cars.

"Yeah! I think... this trip has been really educational... definitely worth it," expressed the Shireck team leader responsible for car sales, relaying his own feelings.

He was officially the head of sales at Gobur Automotive Company, personally in charge of car sales for this trip.

Seeing the boss speak like this, the other salespeople quickly nodded and agreed, "Yes, indeed, we learned a lot."

The delegation from the Ice Cold Kingdom brought quite a few items. They had their own mining machinery on display and had developed the Ice Cold brand car with the technical support of the Great Tang Group.

To be honest, early automotive technology was not that mysterious—be it the gearbox or the engine, nothing was super complicated. With some industrial base and a few years of careful study, one could eventually figure it out.

"The design of the Ice Cold brand car's cockpit is really bad. Can't they afford iron?" A tall man emerged from the displayed car struggling, lamely complaining.

Another man, at least 1.8 meters tall, rubbed the top of his head and complained, "Don't mention it, it's so cramped. I went in for a try, and it was no different from being in jail."

"These Dwarves are rather short, so they designed it this way for their own use. The interior space is cramped and narrow, but because of this, they've received a good number of orders," commented a shorter man who was quite pleased with the compact design of the car.

Someone else chimed in, agreeing, "We have short people too, right? Women also prefer their cars' low-profile design! And they deliberately painted their cars red..."

"To promote, these ironclad straight guys are really going all out," the men said listlessly as they looked at the bright red car and the women surrounding it.

Dwarves are on average shorter than humans, so their cars were modified accordingly. The dwarves preferred car seats that could be adjusted to a more forward position for their stature.

Besides these modifications, the Dwarves, favoring sturdier construction, also made their cars perform well in terms of load capacity.

Since they needed to transport ore and wood, the load capacity of their vehicles was maximized as much as possible.

This aspect particularly pleased many farmers and ranch owners, who preferred vehicles that were inexpensive yet durable and reliable.

So, soon someone followed up by saying, "That's right, but you know what, some of the cars they design are pretty practical."

"Yeah, that kind of four-wheel truck is very suitable for use as a farm vehicle. It can carry a lot and is tough and durable." Consequently, many farmers became excited.

"Their prices are also quite fair, much cheaper than those of the Great Tang Group's cars."

"Couldn't agree more, especially since they use original engines from the Great Tang Group. With that in mind, buying a Dwarf's four-wheel farm truck is a pretty good deal." Car experts were everywhere, immediately contributing to the enlightenment.

This propaganda was also important, as everyone still had a considerable degree of fondness for products made by the Great Tang Group.

However, someone soon fell into agony over a tough decision: "It's just this space…"

"Ah… It's hard to describe!" His companion also had a look of utter despair on their face...

On the other side of the showroom, at the Great Tang Group's car exhibit, there was a luxurious car that seemed to transcend the era.

This was the latest Rolls-Royce Silver Charm launched by the Great Tang Group. A dedicated salesperson tirelessly explained to the surrounding onlookers the unique features of the car: "This is the legendary Rolls-Royce Silver Charm concept car of the future. It uses the latest engine technology and is equipped with a complete electrical system inside!"

This technology was also a unique application by the Great Tang Group in their own cars, something completely absent in previous models.

The salesperson continued, endlessly enthusiastic: "With the assistance of an electrical system, it can provide users with unprecedented powerful services!"

"On the driver's side, we added a radio, which can make driving a joy." As he said this, he opened the car door.

Because the car was expensive, the salesperson even professionally put on gloves to avoid leaving any traces on it: "The driver can listen to a variety of programs on radio stations while driving, listen to music, listen to stories, or listen to news! This can make long journeys interesting, turning driving into an enjoyment!"

With that, he turned on the radio, and the speakers immediately crackled with the sound of electricity.

Upon hearing this familiar sound, the surrounding elite and wealthy audience immediately became sentimental: "This is so thoughtful, to actually install a radio in a car is unimaginable."

"Moreover, with the battery system, it doesn't need to be started externally anymore. The driver just needs to simply and conveniently turn the key, and the engine will emit a pleasant roaring sound!" The salesperson, having emerged from the car, continued to introduce.

"Oh… my… goodness… too advanced." After he demonstrated how to start the car, everyone marveled once again.

"The interior is extensively furnished with expensive genuine leather, soft and comfortable to every inch, with immense space in the back seat… Everyone knows, this has always been a selling point of our Rolls-Royce luxury sedans!

In the back, you can do whatever you like!" Surrounded by admiring exclamations, the salesperson opened the car's rear door and continued to smile as he pointed out the selling features of the car.

"Hehe! Really nice." Indeed, a few real tycoons exchanged knowing nods and smiled. Explore more adventures at empire

Some portly middle-aged nouveau riches also quickly got the idea, and their expressions became most animated: "Exactly! This design is heartfelt."

Even a few rather explicit ones hugged their female companions tighter, joining the socialites in emitting somewhat indecent laughs: "Hahaha!"

"Luxurious wooden steering wheel, paired with a brand-new gearbox! Its speed can approach 120 kilometers per hour, and its mighty control still lets you drive with confidence!" Amidst the laughter, the salesperson kept diligently explaining the car's features: "Such advanced design, such advanced performance, such attentive details… each one highlights the user's taste and status."

"Wow!" Applause broke out, lasting a long time. Of course, the socialites and wealthy individuals gathered here were all aiming to show off their unique tastes and status.

Once everyone was drooling over the car, the salesperson began distributing pre-printed spec sheets to these magnates: "In the future, such a Rolls-Royce will have a considerate price tag of 12,000 Gold Coins!"

"Oh…" Hearing this price, many socialites let out gasps of amazement.

"Hiss…" Quite a few less wealthy businessmen also inhaled sharply.

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